I am the first and only practitioner in the north-east to be fully qualified and insured to provide post-op massages. Lymphatic drainage massages can be used pre and post operation to clear the lymphatic system and stimulate the lymph nodes to speed up and assist recovery after surgery. These massages can be used for ANY kind of surgery and help relieve swelling which is caused by the lymphatic system going into shock. I am also qualified to spot early signs of complications, infection and can even treat fibrosis.
Pre-op: Before you get any kind of surgery I highly recommend getting 2-3 lymphatic massages to clear the lymphatic system and stimulate the lymph nodes. This helps with the recovery especially if you are flying abroad.
Post-op: Immediately after surgery I am able to start the post-op massages as long as any drains have been removed and you are no longer taking anti-biotics. For up to a month after your operation I recommend receivimg massages twice a week, please bare in mind recovering from surgery is a process and will still take time to be back to your normal self.
After having a tummy tuck it is common to get a regular build up of fluid around the stomach, this is due to lymph nodes being removed and your body no longer being able to drain this fluid naturally. For this reason I recommend monthly stomach lymphatic drainage massages to manage this.
Seromas are pockets of fluid that can occur after surgert, especially tummy tucks. Seromas need to be drained 4-5 times in a clinical setting. Once drained I will include complimentary taping during your massages to prevent the pocket filling back up with fluid.
A common complication especially with liposuction procedures is fibrosis. These a pea-sized hard lumps that can be treated from 7 weeks post-op.
During post-op massages I will provide complimentary taping. This is done to relieve persistent fluid build-up at 6-8 weeks post-op.
For certain post-op clients I will provide some lymphatic exercises to do twice a day to help relieve swelling; This is to be done alongside your weekly massages.
Once the body has healed and you have finished your course of post-op massages you may continue with body sculpting lymphatic massages and light wood therapy.
